Sean Thackrey

Orion Rossi Vineyard Red Blend

9.321 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Jessica DellaTorre

Guest Services Scribe Winery

9.7

Balanced with bright fruit

Balanced with bright fruit

May 10th, 2016
Jim Reed

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

9.4

Super extracted. Inky, black even. That being said it's actually quite nice, so long as you ignore that it's a Pinot Noir.

Super extracted. Inky, black even. That being said it's actually quite nice, so long as you ignore that it's a Pinot Noir.

Aug 6th, 2015
Cory Fierro

Made by Sean Thackery with grapes grown in a single vineyard; what they all are remains unclear, but there is definitely some syrah in this which provides backbone, petite sirah which stains the glass and zinfandel to provide jammy qualities. It's an opulent blend, for sure.

At 15.7% ABV you'd think this would burn going down, but it actually is a very well rounded and well made wine. The alcohol doesn't burn, the tannins aren't grippy, and the acidity is moderate. It's an event wine if there ever was one.

Made by Sean Thackery with grapes grown in a single vineyard; what they all are remains unclear, but there is definitely some syrah in this which provides backbone, petite sirah which stains the glass and zinfandel to provide jammy qualities. It's an opulent blend, for sure.

At 15.7% ABV you'd think this would burn going down, but it actually is a very well rounded and well made wine. The alcohol doesn't burn, the tannins aren't grippy, and the acidity is moderate. It's an event wine if there ever was one.

Jul 11th, 2015
Marty Winters

Would like to revisit this a lot father down the road.

Would like to revisit this a lot father down the road.

Jun 24th, 2015
David Metcalf

The always enigmatic Sean Thackrey. From centenarian vines come a massive wine of impressive complexity. At least as savory as it is fruity, my first thought was "fennel sausage!" Fun now but should age like a top Châteauneuf. #swc

The always enigmatic Sean Thackrey. From centenarian vines come a massive wine of impressive complexity. At least as savory as it is fruity, my first thought was "fennel sausage!" Fun now but should age like a top Châteauneuf. #swc

Sep 25th, 2016
Matthew Humbaugh

This wine is drinking amazingly well right now. Could drink this all day.

This wine is drinking amazingly well right now. Could drink this all day.

Feb 16th, 2019
Tyler Strand

Long time listener, first time drinker. Yum! What you want from California.

Long time listener, first time drinker. Yum! What you want from California.

Aug 18th, 2018
Caleb Romo

Absolutely delicious! Balanced and so tasty!!

Absolutely delicious! Balanced and so tasty!!

Dec 26th, 2016
Jason and Jennie

Minty

Oct 6th, 2016
Eric Linderman

Some good shit

Some good shit

Jun 22nd, 2015